R Madhavan is widely regarded as a top Hollywood actor. Formerly a member of the cast, the actor is currently the head of India’s Film and Television Institute. R Madhavan may now boast one more achievement under his belt. His new position at the Film and Television Institute of India is president.

Anurag Thakur, a minister in the Indian government, made the news on the microblogging service X. To the Rocketry: The Nambi Narayan actor he expressed his congratulations and best wishes. Since the news, the actor has been receiving nothing but well wishes from all corners of the Internet. This time, BollywoodLife contacted R Madhavan about the situation.

R Madhavan, congratulations on being elected FTII president.

While we were speaking, R. Madhavan was in route to his home in India. The star of Vikram Vedha was returning from the United States after spending some time there. It seemed like he couldn’t wait to land in India and begin his new role. The news of his success spread quickly, and his phone has been ringing off the hook ever since.

R Madhavan thanked us repeatedly as we wished him well. “It’s a great challenge, and I certainly hope I’m up to the task”, theactor added. R. Madhavan is now the leader, after Shekhar Kapur. By 2020, the director will reportedly have assumed the roles of President and Chairman of the Governing Council at India’s Film and Television Institute. R Madhavan was chosen to succeed him as president of the prestigious organisation as his term ended.

Earlier, in an interview with Times Now, R Madhavan remarked that the emotion is still processing. The Oscar-winning actor has said that he needs time to process everything that has happened and to fully grasp the magnitude of his new role.